Prepare against Vaibhav Kalpaka
FM · India · World #9,010 classical · FIDE ID 25666231
When preparing against Vaibhav Kalpaka, expect 1.Nf3 in 32% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 79 games by Vaibhav Kalpaka, covering Mar 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Vaibhav Kalpaka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vaibhav Kalpaka before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,187 | 2,317 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,872 | 1,872 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,083 | 2,083 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 32 | 26 | 21 | 40.5% |
| As White | 38 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 41 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 41.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vaibhav Kalpaka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vaibhav Kalpaka's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 12 | 32.4% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 10 | 27.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 8 | 21.6% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 5 | 13.5% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 5.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 32% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Kalpaka usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Kalpaka usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Kalpaka usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Kalpaka usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Kalpaka usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Kalpaka usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 52.0% | 76.9% |
| e5 | 12 | 48.0% | 29.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Vaibhav Kalpaka's chess games
All 79 games by Vaibhav Kalpaka in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2017 - Sep 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 32 wins, 26 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Vojtech Plat | 2,487 | 3rd Atlantic Ind Day Open | A45 |
| Aug 2026 | Oleksii Bilych | 2,429 | 126th US Open 2026 | B94 |
| Apr 2026 | Linxi Zhu | 2,320 | Atlantic City Open 2026 | C55 |
| Sep 2026 | Gabriel Petesch | 2,245 | 3rd Annual Blue Ridge Open | B00 |
| Jun 2025 | Matthew Guo Diao | 2,244 | Atlantic Chess Ind Day IM | D04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Blossom Classic | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,290 |
| Atlantic Chess Ind Day IM | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,375 |
| 3rd Atlantic Ind Day Open | 2025 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,366 |
| 3rd Skyline Open | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 2,160 |
| 4th Skyline Open | 2025 | 7 | 5 | 2,166 |
| 2nd ACA Thanksgiving Day | 2025 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,120 |
| 3rd Annual Blue Ridge Open | 2026 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,307 |
| 4th Annual Independence Day Open | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,225 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vaibhav Kalpaka's chess games?
79 games by Vaibhav Kalpaka, from Mar 2017 to Sep 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Vaibhav Kalpaka has played.
What does Vaibhav Kalpaka play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Vaibhav Kalpaka opens with 1.Nf3 (32% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vaibhav Kalpaka answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e5 (48% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Vaibhav Kalpaka play as White?
As White, Vaibhav Kalpaka's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vaibhav Kalpaka play as Black?
As Black, Vaibhav Kalpaka most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Vaibhav Kalpaka's FIDE rating?
Vaibhav Kalpaka is currently rated 2,187 in classical chess, 1,872 in rapid and 2,083 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,317 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Vaibhav Kalpaka played?
Our database contains 79 games by Vaibhav Kalpaka, covering Mar 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 26 draws, 21 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vaibhav Kalpaka?
79 games by Vaibhav Kalpaka reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.